IUFLA Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 33 minutes ago, Hoosierhoopster said: One word: opportunity. His minutes haven't really increased appreciably...but now he's capitalizing on opportunities...especially these last 2 games... Confidence? Experience? I don't know, but something has "clicked" for him...he's feistier, more active...not just hanging out on the perimeter looking for his shot...willing to stick his nose in there for rebounds and fight for the ball...he had a couple of good "digs" on Wisconsin players driving to the hoop... Whatever it is, it's good to see...and I'm really happy for him...he seems like such a good kid... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 43 minutes ago, Hoosierhoopster said: One word: opportunity. I think it was more than that. Yes, he played a season high 26 minutes, but it was a double overtime game, so there were extra minutes available for everyone. To me, he seemed more confident and more aggressive. Maybe it is tied to him believing he had more rope if he made a mistake since Armaan was out. But, the way he played was noticeably different. An interesting point to make on Jerome. He's 11-30 from 3 on the year. .367%, Take out a 1-6 performance against North Alabama and he is 10-24, which is .416. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 13 minutes ago, 5fouls said: I think it was more than that. Yes, he played a season high 26 minutes, but it was a double overtime game, so there were extra minutes available for everyone. To me, he seemed more confident and more aggressive. Maybe it is tied to him believing he had more rope if he made a mistake since Armaan was out. But, the way he played was noticeably different. An interesting point to make on Jerome. He's 11-30 from 3 on the year. .367%, Take out a 1-6 performance against North Alabama and he is 10-24, which is .416. Cherry picker...😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Hoopsier Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 20 minutes ago, 5fouls said: I think it was more than that. Yes, he played a season high 26 minutes, but it was a double overtime game, so there were extra minutes available for everyone. To me, he seemed more confident and more aggressive. Maybe it is tied to him believing he had more rope if he made a mistake since Armaan was out. But, the way he played was noticeably different. An interesting point to make on Jerome. He's 11-30 from 3 on the year. .367%, Take out a 1-6 performance against North Alabama and he is 10-24, which is .416. oh sweet jesus, here we go again... hahhaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 10 minutes ago, Joe_Hoopsier said: oh sweet jesus, here we go again... hahhaha Why does everyone keep calling me Jesus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWB Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 1 minute ago, 5fouls said: Why does everyone keep calling me Jesus? Would you just prefer "Sweet, or Sweetie"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierDom Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 37 minutes ago, 5fouls said: I think it was more than that. Yes, he played a season high 26 minutes, but it was a double overtime game, so there were extra minutes available for everyone. To me, he seemed more confident and more aggressive. Maybe it is tied to him believing he had more rope if he made a mistake since Armaan was out. But, the way he played was noticeably different. An interesting point to make on Jerome. He's 11-30 from 3 on the year. .367%, Take out a 1-6 performance against North Alabama and he is 10-24, which is .416. I feel like at least half of his misses are shots where he starts falling away for no reason. The occasional time where he actually squares up and stays square to the basket, he's deadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 52 minutes ago, 5fouls said: I think it was more than that. Yes, he played a season high 26 minutes, but it was a double overtime game, so there were extra minutes available for everyone. To me, he seemed more confident and more aggressive. Maybe it is tied to him believing he had more rope if he made a mistake since Armaan was out. But, the way he played was noticeably different. An interesting point to make on Jerome. He's 11-30 from 3 on the year. .367%, Take out a 1-6 performance against North Alabama and he is 10-24, which is .416. Have been playing my broken record that the guy is one of the best three point shooters, and finished last year shooting 40%-plus from deep, and had to deal with a bunch of posts critiquing his shooting. oh well. He can clearly shoot, he's clearly a good deep shooter, will be interesting to see where he ends up, but the more run he gets the better his shooting will be, shooters need rhythm. On your point, I think you're seeing both -- I agree -- confidence comes with getting to stay on the floor. How can you be confident when the coach yanks you off the floor the second you make a defensive mistake, and otherwise get limited time? His comments, and CAM's, previously, reflected that CAM was not fully confident in him, largely on his D. That bleeds over to him / any player. He's been better in recent games, in the PSU game he was quiet but solid. It's coming together for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWB Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 20 minutes ago, HoosierDom said: I feel like at least half of his misses are shots where he starts falling away for no reason. The occasional time where he actually squares up and stays square to the basket, he's deadly. I've noticed that too, and I think you're on to something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSaccamanno Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 Hunter can hit some big shots. I thought he played a complete offensive game. He had at least one (maybe a couple?) of hard dunks too. When it comes to a tough three we need, he’d probably be my first choice. He squares up very nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSaccamanno Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 1 hour ago, HoosierDom said: I feel like at least half of his misses are shots where he starts falling away for no reason. The occasional time where he actually squares up and stays square to the basket, he's deadly. Just saw this. I totally agree. That three late yesterday was a beautiful square up. I don’t think there is much in basketball that looks as beautiful as great form on a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 2 hours ago, IUFLA said: His minutes haven't really increased appreciably...but now he's capitalizing on opportunities...especially these last 2 games... Confidence? Experience? I don't know, but something has "clicked" for him...he's feistier, more active...not just hanging out on the perimeter looking for his shot...willing to stick his nose in there for rebounds and fight for the ball...he had a couple of good "digs" on Wisconsin players driving to the hoop... Whatever it is, it's good to see...and I'm really happy for him...he seems like such a good kid... He played 26 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 12 minutes ago, Hoosierhoopster said: He played 26 minutes. 10 of those in OT sessions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 6 minutes ago, IUFLA said: 10 of those in OT sessions... That doesn't matter because it shows you that Archie had gained confidence in Leal. If he didn't trust him he wouldn't have played him in OT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 1 minute ago, IU Scott said: That doesn't matter because it shows you that Archie had gained confidence in Leal. If he didn't trust him he wouldn't have played him in OT We're not talking about Leal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 8 minutes ago, IUFLA said: 10 of those in OT sessions... Which is obviously key, in critical minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 Just now, Hoosierhoopster said: Which is obviously key, in critical minutes. It is, but had there not been OT, Jerome would have played 16 minutes...about par for the course this year for him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 Just now, IUFLA said: It is, but had there not been OT, Jerome would have played 16 minutes...about par for the course this year for him... I think we just keep talking past each other. I’m not interested in another useless definitional discussion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, IUFLA said: We're not talking about Leal My bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artesian_86 Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 18 minutes ago, Hoosierhoopster said: He played 26 minutes. Nope...36 total minutes. Listened to Don Fischer tell JMV that exact stat about Leal on 1070 the fan around 5 today. One of the many impressive things Don told JMV today about Leal was that he “MAKES” 500 3 pointers every day. He always comes to practice early and is the last one to leave. Leal has always had my utmost praise and respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 Just now, Hoosierhoopster said: I think we just keep talking past each other. I’m not interested in another useless definitional discussion You said more opportunity was the reason for his turnaround...in the past 2 games, he's had about the same opportunity he's had all year...19 minutes vs Maryland, and 16, not counting OT vs Wisky...he averages 17 mpg on the year That tells me it's not so much the opportunity as it is taking advantage of the opportunity... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, Artesian_86 said: Nope...36 total minutes. Listened to Don Fischer tell JMV that exact stat about Leal on 1070 the fan around 5 today. One of the many impressive things Don told JMV today about Leal was that he “MAKES” 500 3 pointers every day. He always comes to practice early and is the last one to leave. Leal has always had my utmost praise and respect. Again, neither @Hoosierhoopsteror I were talking about Leal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 6 minutes ago, IU Scott said: My bad I don't wanna get the stamp! 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artesian_86 Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 Just now, IUFLA said: Again, not talking about Leal My bad....hadn’t read previous posts, ....Leal seemed to be the obvious focus on this thread. 🧐😏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 Just now, Artesian_86 said: My bad....hadn’t read previous posts, ....Leal seemed to be the obvious focus on this thread. 🧐😏 I have ADD...😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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